The production area of Cinecittà comprises soundstages and outdoor lots used on a temporary basis by film and TV productions. These include the set of Ancient Rome, which can be visited by reservation only (access varies according to production usage). The gardens of Cinecittà feature the set of Un medico in famiglia and a landscape set whose elements and sculptures demonstrate the great tradition of set construction and set dressing for films.
Ancient Rome
The set of Ancient Rome covers over two hectares of the production area of Cinecittà.
It presents the classic civil and religious buildings of the Roman Forum. The supporting structures are covered with wooden panels and fiberglass plates. The monumental set is characterized by a striking mix of colors: the bold hues of red, blue and green, along with the vibrant décor, help visitors visualize what the now whitened ruins actually looked like in the days of the Roman Republic.
Used by multiple film and television productions, the set was first made for the series Rome, produced by HBO and BBC, from 2005 to 2007. It recently hosted the filming of the first and second seasons of the TV series Domina and Those about to die.
Visits to the set of Ancient Rome are possible only in accordance with production usage.
For guided tours of the permanent set of ancient Rome check the events calendar.
Contact visit@cinecitta.it to book.
Un medico in famiglia
Almost camouflaged by the vegetation of Cinecittà is the set of a very popular TV series: Un medico in famiglia, broadcast by RAIUNO from 1998 to 2016. This series marked a turning point in Cinecittà’s history as the Studios opened up to television production for the first time. The set, designed by Luciano Ricceri, features the two-storey villas of Poggio Fiorito, the small town that is home to the fictional Martini family.
The outdoor Un medico in famiglia set can be visited independently without a guide. The villas can be seen from the garden but it is not possible to go inside. The interior scenes were shot on soundstages which are not open to the public.
